indoors
KNOW -HOW
eate Zones
h multiple functions (dining, relaxing, and light office
rk) and multiple doorways (one to the foyer, one to the
kitchen), this L-shape room was a furniture arranging
puzzle. Creating three distinct zones via furniture and
rug placement solved the problem. In the lounging zone,
a comfy sofa, two styles of chairs, and several occasional
tables are all anchored by a big area rug. It was tempting
to orient the seating around the window, but pushing it to
the far wall made room for a desk and chair, and easv
passage through the room. The backs of the chairs and
the green sofa make a knockout view from the front door.
FLOAT TRIP
It’s perfectly OK to place
furniture in the middle of
a room. Just keep the
visual footprint light (a
pair of chairs works better
than a sofa) and pick
pieces that look good
from all sides.
WOOD WORKS
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A floor with a lot of color
variation from board to
board, like walnut, adds
another layer of visual
interest and warmth.
Bellawood Brazilian walnut
floor, about $6/square foot,
lumberliquidators.com
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ON THE LEDGE
Three styles of molding were stacked
to create a chunky ledge atop the
wainscot. The result: a built-in spot for
displaying art at eye level.
RUG RULES
Ideally, a rug should be big enough
to contain all the legs of the furniture
in a grouping. If that’s not possible, at
least the front legs of all pieces should
land on the rug.
ILLUSTRATION: NATE PADAVICK
